lebanese Fattoush

Learn how to make great Lebanese Fattoush, one of the most famous salad dishes in Lebanon.

Ingredients (serves 6)

• 2 cups olive oil
• 2 pieces Lebanese bread, each cut into 4 pieces
• 500g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways, deseeded, chopped
• 1 red capsicum, chopped
• 3 small radish, trimmed, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sumac (see note)

Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sumac

Method

• Make dressing: Combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar. Secure lid. Shake until well combined.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook bread, in 4 batches, turning, for 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to drain. 3 Place tomatoes, cucumbers, capiscum, radish, onions, parsley and mint in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sumac. Drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to combine. Break bread into pieces. Add to salad. Toss gently and serve.

Notes & tips

• Sumac is a cherry-red spice that's dried and ground and has a slightly sour, lime-like taste. You can find it in the spices aisle of your supermarket.

Source
Super Food Ideas - November 2006, Page 52
Recipe by Abi Ulgiati